How to Make the Perfect Acai Bowl
Is anyone else obsessed with the acaí trend these days? Acaí (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) is not only yummy, it’s good for you too. The acaí berry is a superfood that hails from the South American rainforest. It is full of antioxidants, vitamins, and nutrients, as well as being low in calories.
A Super Bowl Spin On Root Beer Floats
Cheers to the big game with these football-themed refreshments!
Boredom Buster Jar
Have you heard of a boredom buster jar? We love them and they can be so helpful on rainy summer days or those days when you simply need to catch up and need some go-to activities for the kiddos!
Meet Tonya Skye
A mom of 3 and owner of the newly opened balloon and party store in North Raleigh
Creamy Chicken & Cauliflower Rice Casserole
Looking for a kid-friendly, quick and easy meal that contains vegetables? This casserole is so good they won’t even notice there are “hidden” vegetables.
Essential Oils to Get You Through Cold Season
Essential Oils are an amazing resource during the winter months! Oils are able to oxygenize your blood and reach every system in your body within five minutes. They work fast and are a natural way to support your body and protect your health.
Style Reform: Leggings and Beyond
Meet Christy Teloh, the mom-of-two who decided to make the leggings of her dreams—and we are as big of fans of them as she is.
3 Steps to Getting Dinner on the Table—Fast
Jan 18, 2019 | Meet A Mom Debra Ponzek knows something about trying to get dinner on the table after a busy day. Not only is she a successful chef—she and her husband Greg own four popular Aux Délices cafes in Fairfield County, CT, as well as an in-demand...
Give Back in 2019 with Charity Water
Access to clean water is the gateway to education, income, and health. We want to help Charity Water open that door to millions more people. Here’s how.
Meet Heather Werking
Meet Heather Werking, a mom of 2 and business owner of an interior design company located in Apex, NC.
What to Add To Your Diet, To Subtract Weight
Registered dietician Anne Mauney shares how adding these things to your plate can help you lose weight without feeling deprived.
Dressember: Fighting Human Trafficking Through Fashion
This female-lead nonprofit organization is combatting a serious topic in a light-hearted way.
Traveling with Kids: How to Make it Better for Everyone
If you’re traveling this winter, you might be dreading the part where you tote your tired and bored kids on long stretches through planes, trains and automobiles. To get some tried and true advice…
Freezer Friendly Snacks & Sweets
Let’s talk snacks and sweets. Because at the end of the day, we all know snack time is where it’s really at. The key to preventing afternoon meltdowns…
Meet Anna Campbell
Dec 31, 2018 | Meet A Mom Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town?I started my life journey in Pennsylvania and made pitstops in Texas, Louisiana, California and have finally settled in North Carolina. We have been in the area for...
Paper Greats: Pretty Paper Goods That Will Give You Back Time
We love this new paper goods company, giving moms freedom from dishes without sacrificing style or the environment.
The Elf on The Shelf Interview: Behind The Book & Brand
We sat down with one of the creators of The Elf On the Shelf, to talk about the brand, the story behind it, and what’s next.
Where Designer Chris Roughan Shops for Holiday Décor
Chris Roughan of Roughan Interiors is well-known in Greenwich, New York City, Palm Beach and beyond for her warm and sophisticated style. Since 1994, she has focused on carefully listening to clients to create spaces they truly love to live in. “Every…
Fjällräven Gift Guide: Warm, Functional & Stylish Essentials
Stylish clothing and useful accessories always make great presents. Here are some we’re giving this year.
Meet Ashley & Jenni
Founders of the adorable local Etsy shop, Glitter & Whimsy
Holiday Guide – Part 2
Part 2 of our Holiday Guide is here! Another set of fabulous vendors offering great deals for South Wake Raleigh Moms. Thank you to our local businesses for participating. Check them out for remaining gifts for friends and family!
Local Christmas Tree Farm Guide
Are you looking to get a #realtree this holiday season and wondering where to go? We’ve got you covered! We’ve compiled the best places to buy your tree in southern Wake County.
Holiday Guide – Part 1
Part 1 of our Holiday Guide is here! Check out these fabulous vendors for gift ideas. Thank you for all that participated in our first gift guide. They are offering some great details for followers of South Wake Raleigh Moms. Happy shopping!
Orange Is the New Black’s Laura Prepon Shares Her Mom Life
Actress and director Laura Prepon has played plenty of memorable roles in her life—feminist teenager Donna Pinciotti on That ‘70s Show and prison inmate Alex Vause on Orange Is the New Black both come to mind—but her newest one is mom to 1-year-old Ella, who she…
Who Will You Support on Giving Tuesday?
Local non-profits that could use your support this holiday season
8 Ways to Spend Black Friday with Family
Nov 23, 2018 | Around Town Everyone loves a good deal! But here are some ways to spend Black Friday with family that don't include shopping: 1. Decorate for Christmas Get the kids involved in hanging tree ornaments or lights on the bushes outside....
Fall Flavors: Pumpkin Spice, Caramel Apple & More!
From caramel apple to pumpkin spice, the flavors that will help you celebrate the season.
How to Have A Stress-Free Thanksgiving
Nov 19, 2018 | Mom Life Megan Palmer Rivera, executive chef at Palmer’s Market in Darien, CT, clearly knows a thing or two about preparing a perfect holiday feast. After all, area families rely on her to make their Thanksgiving,...
How To Get Your Toddler To Eat Better
Yummy Toddler Food is one of our absolute favorite resources online for, well, really yummy toddler food. Whether it’s mini pumpkin muffins or baked chicken tenders, recipe developer, blogger and mom of two Amy Palanjian takes foods most kids like—like…
Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese from Anna Gass
Comfort food for these cold weather months
Children’s Book Author Sandra Boynton On Bestsellers, Fame & Hippos
Board book mega-author Sandra Boynton chats with The Local Moms Network about her incredible success—and confides that she actually doesn’t know any hippos personally.
Meet Carissa: Co-Founder of Wolf + Friends
Wolf + Friends is a free app made for—and by—moms raising kids with special needs, from developmental delays to autism. Download it on iTunes today, and read on for an interview with one of the founders! How did the idea come up to start Wolf & Friends? …
Meet the Author of Pinkalicious
The book, Pinkalicious, has impacted the lives of countless children in such a positive and joyful way. It is a story that can be read over and over again with easily relatable and amusing characters and illustrations that are both engaging and whimsical. The Local...
5 Tips to Boost the Nutrition in Your Kid’s Meals
Cooking healthy meals that are delicious and satisfying can be hard work for us moms! Lately, I’ve been struggling to curate a healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner that include all of the important nutrients and vitamins, only to have my kids come to the table with a stubborn palate.